The Honorees

Tom Thompson started teaching mathematics at Walla Walla
University (then Walla Walla College) in 1971.
During his 40+ years at WWU he has inspired and challenged generations
of mathematics students. Tom has received numerous
teaching awards, including the Pacific Northwest MAA
2012 Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of
Mathematics.

Tom will be retiring at the end of 2013. This conference is organized to honor his years of
dedicated service.

Ken Wiggins joined the WWU mathematics department in
1980. In 1992 he became the department chair, a capacity in
which he has served since that time. Ken has been
recognized as an outstanding chair and leader, but
is looking forward to more time in the classroom.

Ken will be stepping down as chair during the summer
of 2013. This conference is organized in recognition of his 20+
years of leadership in the department.